Doing business

Hobson Bay City Council recognises the important role that it plays in creating an environment that facilitates business growth and retention and promotes Hobsons Bay as a place to do business and invest.

Council has a team of experienced economic development and investment facilitation professionals who work with developers, potential investors and other related stakeholders to facilitate investment within the municipality. This team is available to support and assist you in navigating the investment journey.

Council delivers a range of programs and initiatives focussed on assisting local businesses to develop and grow. Current initiatives include:

Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards, established to highlight and promote leaders in the local business community

a dedicated Hobsons Bay Business website, including comprehensive information and links on doing business in Hobsons Bay

investment facilitation and support

an annual calendar of business workshops and seminars

regular business networking events

facilitation of the Hobsons Bay Works – Business Networking LinkedIn Group

monthly Hobsons Bay Enews titled ‘Business Works’ sent to subscribers

free small business mentoring with BEC@Kangan

For more information on Council's suite of economic development programs, please visit Hobsons Bay Business.